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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,161.38, 207,202.67 and 86,486.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,161.38, 207,202.67 and 86,486.88 is: 119,340.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,161.38 : 207,202.67 = 86,486.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,161.38/207,202.67 = 86,486.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,161.38x = 207,202.67 × 86,486.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,161.38x = 17,920,312,455.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,920,312,455.97/150,161.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,340.36

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